Alexander Begum

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Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder of the Begum Law Group LLC, with offices in San Antonio, Brownsville and McAllen. Mr. Begum completed his undergraduate studies at Trinity University in San Antonio earning a double major in Marketing and Finance. Thereafter, he attended Harvard University in Boston where he studied finance and legal writing. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Alex acquired a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Texas Tech University. After graduating law school, Alex did not cease in his quest for learning and improving his skills. In 2010 Mr. Begum was chosen to be among the elite few that are accepted into the Trial Lawyers College. This intense program is intended to push each individual student toward a greater understanding of themselves and others. Every attorney that graduates from the Trial Lawyers College walks away knowing they have improved not only their skills as attorneys but have improved their “personhood” as well. Attending such a program is not an easy task. Alexander Begum made the choice to be away from his home, family and law practice to devote the time to attend and graduate from the… Read More

Alexander Begum is a founding shareholder of the Begum Law Group LLC, with offices in San Antonio, Brownsville and McAllen. Mr. Begum completed his undergraduate studies at Trinity University in San Antonio earning a double major in Marketing and Finance. Thereafter, he attended Harvard University in Boston where he studied finance and legal writing. Following the completion of his undergraduate studies, Alex acquired a Doctorate of Jurisprudence and a Masters of Business Administration with a concentration in Finance from Texas Tech University.
After graduating law school, Alex did not cease in his quest for learning and improving his skills. In 2010 Mr. Begum was chosen to be among the elite few that are accepted into the Trial Lawyers College. This intense program is intended to push each individual student toward a greater understanding of themselves and others. Every attorney that graduates from the Trial Lawyers College walks away knowing they have improved not only their skills as attorneys but have improved their “personhood” as well. Attending such a program is not an easy task. Alexander Begum made the choice to be away from his home, family and law practice to devote the time to attend and graduate from the Trial Lawyers College. He willingly made this sacrifice for a singular purpose. He wanted to be better able to help his clients and serve his community.

Since graduating law school, Alex has tried over 50 trials to verdict. He has handled thousands of personal injury cases and has tried or settled over ONE HUNDRED FIFTY MILLION DOLLARS ($150,000,000.00) in cases. Alex has been named as one of the best personal injury lawyers in San Antonio for years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by SA Scene magazine in a poll voted on only by lawyers. He was also named as a TOP TEN personal injury lawyer under 40 in the nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Alex was also voted TOP 10 personal Injury attorneys in South Texas by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017. Alexander Begum was also voted and named top 10 injury lawyer in the nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2017.

Alexander Begum’s career in law was born of a true desire to help others. This desire has not abated. The art of giving is something Alex practices so routinely that it has become an integral part of his professional and personal life. Mr. Begum gives freely of his time and expertise to offer pro bono legal services to those that need them. His special interest in pro bono cases has been put to excellent use. His willingness to serve others, along with his expertise and experience, saved an entire Texas community when they were faced with the probable loss of their homes, through no fault of their own. In addition to providing pro bono legal services, Alex Begum serves as a board member for several charitable organizations

Mr. Begum was born and raised in Texas and practices law in the community that nurtured his early years. Alex played tennis throughout college and continues to enjoy tennis in his free time. Mr. Begum resides in Texas and is very involved with his family and friends.

Areas of Practice
Personal Injury Claims
Corporate Litigation
Mediation
Arbitration
Trial Law: Personal injury and Insurance Bad Faith
Pro Bono LawBar Admissions
Texas, 2003
U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas, 2003Education
Texas Tech University School of Law, Lubbock, Texas
Doctor of Jurisprudence
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Bachelor of Science
Major: Finance and Marketing
Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Masters of Business Administration
Major: Finance
Harvard University, Studies in Legal Writing and Finance
Trial Lawyers College – 2010Classes/Seminars
Former Special Graduate Professor, University of Texas at Brownsville, Adjunct
Former Professor of Undergraduate Studies in Business Law at the University of Texas at Brownsville, Adjunct
Lecturer, University of Texas at BrownsvilleHonors and Awards
One of the best personal injury lawyers in San Antonio for 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 by SA Scene magazine
Voted Top 10 personal Injury attorneys in South Texas by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
Named as a Top Ten personal injury lawyer under 40 in the nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys for 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017
Named top 10 injury lawyer in the nation by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys in 2017Professional Associations and Memberships
State Bar of Texas
American Bar Association
Cameron County Bar Association
Cameron County Trial Lawyers Association
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
San Antonio Trial Lawyers Association
The American Association of Justice

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